No Mel Brooks, insults, or raucous humor, just a bunch of very talented athletes participating in the … (10 comments)
san diego: Speechless Sunday - In a Manner of Speaking - 09/27/09 11:25 PM
Well it was hard to pass this car by without stopping to snap a photo. Too bad my location and the time I had (because of traffic) did not allow me to get the entire thing into the photo. But you get the idea.
I would have loved to have … (17 comments)
san diego: Smile! Caught Ya! - 06/08/09 10:15 PM
Being on camera is often a time for smiling, even for those embarrassing moments.
Being on camera when going through a red light is NOT a time to smile.
In fact you may not even be aware that you ARE on camera.
But when that $370.00 ticket arrives from the DMV … (4 comments)
san diego: San Diego County Fair Begins June 12, 2009 in Del Mar, California - 06/04/09 09:55 AM
The popular San Diego County Fair will open on June 12, 2009 at the Del Mar Grounds and run through July (the fair will not operate on June 15 and June 22).
The Del Mar Fair Grounds are world famous for the wide range of events held there throughout the year, … (1 comments)
san diego: Our SANDICOR (San Diego) MLS Has a New Status - 06/01/09 07:11 PM
The San Diego MLS known as SANDICOR has a new status.
Up until recently we have dealt with Active, Pending, Sold, Expired, Cancelled and Withdraw - the usual routine. The shifts in the market has resulted in some long-needed changes with regard to short sale, pre-foreclosure and REO listings. The MLS … (7 comments)
Saturday May 23 is the date, and the setting is two stages of non-stop smooth jazz headliners (e.g., Boney … (4 comments)
san diego: The San Diego Food Bank's Letter Carrier's Food Drive is May 9, 2009 - 04/17/09 09:04 AM
The National Association of Letter Carriers is participating in a food drive here in the San Diego area to benefit the San Diego Foodbank. How cool is that?
The statistics on the number of folks who face hunger in San Diego is pretty staggering, according to the SDFB...about 480,000 (with almost … (4 comments)
san diego: Head to Toe Women's Explo in Del Mar, California THIS WEEKEND! - 04/16/09 09:12 AM
The Del Mar Fair Grounds will be, once again, the site for one of our area's many expos, this time FOR WOMEN ONLY (I suppose the guys could go but...). About 10,000 visitors are anticipated at the 6th anniversary of this event.
Friday, April 17th, Saturday April 18th and Sunday … (8 comments)
san diego: California Sales and Use Tax Rate Increases April 1, 2009 - 03/31/09 08:45 AM
Just what California needs with the unemployment rates rising as they are and many folks, and businesses, struggling financially - another tax increase.
I doubt that's going to stimulate our economy and get folks out there spending their hard earned dollars.
The State Board of Equalization … (2 comments)
san diego: Animal Rescue in Carlsbad and Surrounding Areas - Fallout from Short Sales and Foreclosures - 03/28/09 01:00 PM
There is much fallout from the short sale and foreclosure crisis that has hit the housing market these last few years. No area seems untouched, in some way, by the substantial increase in loan defaults, and numerous families are in the process of losing, or have already lost, their homes. A … (5 comments)
san diego: Supporting the Local Food Bank in North County San Diego (Carlsbad area) - 03/21/09 03:03 PM
In these tough economic times there are many folks who need assistance for housing, food, health services and more.
Here in San Diego the North County Community Services Organization provides a number of services to support area residents, including child development programs (Oceanside, Vista, Escondido), a food bank, and social services … (2 comments)
san diego: Area Code 760 Overlay in San Diego County Moving Ahead - 03/16/09 10:58 AM
As folks probably know, the proposal to change the 760 area code to the new code, 442, was defeated, however an area code overlay WAS approved and changes will begin to take effect on May 2.
As of May 2, Carlsbad and other area residents with the 760 area code should … (5 comments)
We are so blessed to have the lagoons, like the San Elijo Lagoon in Cardiff, along the Southern California coast, and for the work that has been done to rescue them from deterioration and destruction and to preserve them for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Most of California's coastal … (5 comments)
san diego: Del Mar Antiques Fair and Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds January 16 - 18, 2009 - 01/13/09 11:15 PM
The very popular annual Del Mar Antiques Fair is coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend, Friday January 16th through Sunday January 18th. This is the largest fair of its kind in California with antiques from around the world, held at the site of the famous Del Mar Racetrack and … (11 comments)
san diego: San Diego Real Estate Market - A 2008 Year-End Market Report Summary (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 01/06/09 12:25 AM
2008 was a tough year in many ways, for the real estate market and elsewhere.
The media reports were full of dire predictions and negative news, which admittedly is true in some ways. But the generalities tend to overshadow the realities of the local markets, which typically are not found in … (19 comments)
san diego: San Diego Restaurants - Cavaillon Restaurant in Santaluz, San Diego - 01/04/09 09:08 PM
Exploring new restaurants is a favorite pastime of mine, as folks who know me or read my blog know.
Today we decided to take an afternoon drive a bit inland through Rancho Santa Fe and to stop in for brunch at a restaurant good friends and neighbors of ours have recommended. … (7 comments)
san diego: Bicycling and Bicycle Clubs in North County San Diego - 01/04/09 12:59 PM
Bicycling is a favorite pastime of many here in Southern California, and the weather allows for riding all year round (as long as one dresses appropriately in the cooler winter months). Because of the terrain, and the ocean, there are terrific places to ride that are fairly flat (especially along the … (2 comments)
san diego: San Diego Real Estate in North County San Diego Coastal Communities - A Summary - 12/29/08 10:21 PM
Buyers seeking real estate buys in North County San Diego have a lot of choices, and with the price changes in the last several years plus some very favorable interest rates, it can be a great time to buy for some folks, provided you are financially stable, qualify for a mortgage … (6 comments)
san diego: First Night Celebration in Escondido, California, and More - 12/29/08 10:34 AM
First Night celebrations have become popular around the country in many communities, some with traditions that have lasted for years. Certainly the one in Times Square, NYC is the most famous, and enjoyed by millions live and via TV.
[click photo for link to the website]
Escondido, an inland community about … (2 comments)
san diego: More Than a Taste of Brazil in San Diego - 11/24/08 09:10 AM
I am a big fan of things Brazilian, and an 8-day trip some years ago led to a love of its music, food, beaches, and caiparinhas, the Brazilian version of mojitos I'd say (@Ines and @MrMiamism - stay tuned for my video on how to concoct the perfect caiparinha...my opinion of … (13 comments)
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It's that time again, for Blazin' Saddles at the Tour de Cove fundraiser for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) in La Jolla California on Sunday October 25th, from 9:30 until 2 pm.
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